
Growing conditions in Colorado are exceptionally well suited to- 
the production of flower seed. The rich irrigated farm lands éx- 
tending from Rocky Ford to the mountains are ideal for zinnias and 
other flowers that do well in a warm, arid climate. The cool nights 
alternately force and check growth of plants and result in great 

hardiness. 
High up in the Montezuma Valley near Cortez, Colorado we have 
a growing station for Asters, Snapdragon, Larkspur, Shasta Daisy 
and other flowers requiring a cool climate. 
abundance of cool, clear water for irrigation give an ideal situa- 
tion for the growing of these crops. 
We offer on the following pages a list of worthwhile flowers of 
the sorts that are grown from seed. You will enjoy a flower garden. 
Plant one. 
The rich, red soil and 
The following symbols are used in connection with each item: 
A—Annual: The plants live and bloom one season only. 
B—Biennial: 
the second year. 
The plants. live two seasons, 
often blooming only 
P—Perrenial: The plants usually live from year to year. 
H—Hardy: Plants that are easily grown and resist average sea- 
sonal extremes of temperature. 
H-H—Half-Hardy. 
T—Tender. 
Approximate height of each plant is also given. 
FLOWERS BEST ADAPTED TO VARIOUS USES 
For Cut Flowers 
Antirrhinum (Snap 
Petunia 
Stock 
For Partial Shade 
Balsam 
Sweet Peas Campanula 
eee gon) Sweet William eeutauree 
; larkia 
Ba nae For Window Boxes Columbine 
Carnation Antirrhinum Godetia 
Centurea Imperialis Geranium Pansy 
(Sweet Sultan) Morning Glory Sweet William 
Chrysanthemum a asturtium 
| Clarkia. Bea For Withstanding 
, Columbine as Drought 
Cosmos Verbena | 
. Gaillardia . candytate 
Gypsophila For Rock Gardens osmos 
| Marigold Alyssum Four o’Clock 
Nasturtium Columbine Hollyhock 
Shasta Daisy Carnation Petunia 
. Stock Campanula Portulaca 
Sweet Peas Candytuft Verbena 
Zinnia Dianthus Zinnia 
For F Gilia sa 
or Kragrance Gypsop ila ‘ 
Alyssum Phlox For Ee 
Candytuft Portulaca Cypress Vine 
Carnation Swan River Daisy Morning Glory 
Centaurea Verbena Sweet Peas 
Plants, other than climbers, given as being 3 feet or more in 
20 inches for bedding and borders; less than 10 inches for edgings. 
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